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Liverpool April 21st/60
My dear Father + Brothers
The moment has arrived for the gathering of letters for the mail to be dispatched across the broad ocean to their various destinations and I am happy to be able to join the general correspondence and state to my friends at home that both Lizzy and myself are enjoying the rich blessing of health together with a goodly share of all those worldly pleasures, which, although they are not a sure guarantee that misfortunes will never cross us, yet are they prized for what they serve to contribute to our present satisfaction + comforts.
May it be our good fortune to realize a continuation of these most acceptable, and very encouraging favors to cheer us in our prolonged absence from the familiar scenes of home and friends.
As I stated in my previous correspondence it is as yet uncertain how soon we shall indulge [upside down writing here reads as:] I send a paper by this mail
in the delightful preparation for our “homeward bound” expedition-
My engagement here ends tonight when we take our departure for “Auld Ireland,” immediately after the performance, as the Steamer leaves for Dublin at 10 P.M. which will barely give me time to finish my performance and jump into the carriage which will be in waiting for us at the stage door.
My business here has been better than I expected, as we have had the Opera against us, which is a very fashionable attraction.
I have had the satisfaction however of receiving the unanimous declaration of approval from the Press and Public, with the assurance of a hearty welcome when I shall again present myself. Such indeed has been my greeting everywhere.
It has been the subject of remark that no actor from abroad has been received with such general commendation as that which has been extended even from state journals that make a point of being severe and critical. X
[Top of page 1 – left margin reads as:] The enclosed seeds from Lizzy are for mother. Don’t spill them.